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"The situation in China is still a source of concern", Alain Grangé Cabane, FÉBÉA
Markets & trends
The cosmetic industry remains France’s third exporting sector in net balance. French cosmetic companies are established in many countries...
Fast growth forecast for Brazil cosmetics market
Industry buzz
Rising disposable income and increasing awareness about personal appearance are driving growth of the Brazilian cosmetic and personal...
Alternative methods to animal tests not fully available by 2013
Laws & regulations
Despite substantial progress over the past years, experts say that alternative methods to fully replace animal tests in the European...
“Towards a busy second semester,” Daniel Saclier, Guerlain
Markets & trends
While the year 2011 promises to be dynamic for Guerlain, with several major launches, Daniel Saclier, Purchasing & Development...
Pochet confirms the acquisition of Solev
Industry buzz
The Pochet group, French leading supplier of high-end glass bottles, has acquired 100% of the shares and voting rights of the Solev...
M-Real increases folding boxboard prices
Industry buzz
The rise in raw materials prices continues in the packaging sector and no material is spared. After the announcement of dramatic...
Oekabeauty: A whole series of novelties
Innovation & new products
Oekabeauty, a German firm (32 million euros in turnover with a workforce of 350), specialized in the design and manufacture of lipstick...
Sleever proposes new solution for glass decorating
Industry buzz
French supplier of decorating solutions Sleever International proposes a new decorative process for glass packaging. Designed to address...
Apollo appoints Quadpack as exclusive distributor
Industry buzz
International cosmetic packaging provider Quadpack has signed a contract with Apollo, a Korean manufacturer of trigger sprays and...
Green Academy: the future of hairdressing salons by L’Oréal
Environment
L’Oréal’s new Green Academy combines state of the art technologies and ecology. The group’s purpose is to educate hairdressers about...
